Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. Where is Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship?Southeastern Poland, within the historical region of Lesser Poland
2. How many people live in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship?1,237,369 (as of 2019)
3. How big is Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship?11,672 square kilometers (4,507 sq mi), making it the second smallest voivodeship
4. What is the capital of Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship?Kielce
5. What language do people speak in Świętokrzyskie Voivodeship?Polish
6. Why do people visit the Benedictine monastery on Łysa Góra?The monastery keeps a relic of the Holy Cross and is a special place for pilgrims. Many people still visit it today.

Decentralized Administrative System: A government structure where power is shared between national and regional authorities.
Geological History: The study of the Earth's past, including the formation of rocks, mountains, and landforms.
Economic Competitiveness: A region's ability to produce goods and services that meet the test of international markets.